Join It vs MemberClicks (2026): which should you pick?
As of Nov 13, 2026, Join It grades higher than MemberClicks: 2.2 against 1.6 out of 4.0.
Checked Nov 13, 2026 · graded Nov 13, 2026 by ToolGPA
Join It grades higher on value for money, the free plan and platforms. MemberClicks grades higher on features. They get the same grade on ease of use.
Price, platforms and features side by side. The table says where each price was read and when.
Join It
Membership management with digital cards and recurring dues
MemberClicks
Association management software for member dues and events
Which one is for you
Pick Join It if
- Fits if you run a club with dues and renewals
- Works for groups that already take payments through Stripe
Look elsewhere if
- Pricey if you take many payments, as the fee is 1.5% to 3.0% and Stripe's fees come on top
- Tight if you want cards, a directory or API, as they start at Total ($89.10)
- Watch out: Starter has 3 admin seats, Total 5 and Extra 10
- Skip it if you run several chapters, as multi-chapter support is custom Enterprise only
Pick MemberClicks if
- Fits if you run a chamber or association with paying members
- Works for groups that want dues, events and a member site in one system
Look elsewhere if
- Skip it if you are a small club, as pricing starts at $3,500 a year
- Pricey if you add CommUnity, Job Board, Classroom or the Member App, which are separate
- Watch out: pricing is quoted after a sales conversation
- Not for you if you want a trial or free plan, as none is listed
How we grade them
| 2.2GPAJoin ItFair | 1.6GPAMemberClicksWeak | |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | C$26.10 a month billed annually ($29 monthly) sits between the cheaper quarter ($20) and the middle ($37) of the category, plus a 3.0% fee on Starter. | D$3,500 a year (about $292 a month) and up, and $4,500 for individual members, against a dearest-tenth line of $135 a month. It is a different kind of product from most of its category. |
| Free plan and trial | CA trial with no card, length not stated. No free plan. | FNo free plan and no trial is listed anywhere on the pages read. |
| Features | CMembers, dues, renewals, events and donations, but digital cards, the directory, check-in and API are missing from Starter. | BMember database, dues, events, email, forms, a site builder and a portal. The core of membership work is covered. |
| Ease of use | CNo store rating on record. You set up membership types, fields and payments. | CNo store rating on record. Quoted and set up with sales, with a site and forms to build. |
| Platforms and integrations | BWeb only, with Eventbrite, Mailchimp, Slack, Zapier, SurveyMonkey and Stripe listed. | CWeb only, and no integrations are listed. |
| Best for | membership sign-up and dues for clubs | membership management for associations and chambers |
The GPA is the average of the five grades: an A is 4 points, an F is none. The full reasons are on each tool's page: Join It and MemberClicks. How we grade
Price against what you get
Join It starts at $26.10 a month and scores 2.3 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. MemberClicks starts at $291.67 a month when paid by the year and scores 2.3.
They score the same, and Join It starts $265.57 a month lower. Of the other course and community platforms on the chart, 7 score higher than Join It for less, and 21 score higher than MemberClicks for less.
Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
- The best score at each price
- Has a free plan
- No free plan
Where they differ
- MemberClicks also covers reports.
At a glance
| Join It | MemberClicks | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free trial | Paid |
| Starts at | $26.10 per month, billed annually ($29 billed monthly) | $3,500 per year and up |
| Free plan | None | None |
| Free trial | Free trial, no credit card required | None listed |
| Web | ||
| Made by | Join It | MemberClicks (part of Momentive) |
| Price read from | joinit.com | memberclicks.com |
| Checked | Nov 13, 2026 | Nov 13, 2026 |
Worth knowing
Join It
- Online payments carry a Join It service fee of 1.5% to 3.0% by plan, and Stripe fees apply separately.
- Digital cards, the directory and API access are not on the Starter package.
- Starter includes 3 admin seats; Total 5 and Extra 10.
- Multi-chapter support is only on the custom Enterprise package.
MemberClicks
- Pricing is quoted after a conversation with sales; the page shows only the starting points.
- The two entry prices are annual and depend on organization size and functionality needs.
- CommUnity, Job Board, Classroom and the Member App are separate add-ons, not part of the base plans.
Key features
Join It
- Membership database
- Unlimited membership types with custom fields, plus admin-only fields on the Total and Extra packages.
- Recurring dues and renewals
- Automated emails, recurring payments and renewal reminders. Online payments carry a Join It service fee, with Stripe processing fees on top.
- Digital membership cards
- Cards integrate with Apple Wallet and Google Wallet. Available from the Total package.
- Member directory and check-in
- A member directory and check-in tools for attendance and benefit redemption, from the Total package.
- Event registration and donations
- Accepts event registrations and donations alongside membership payments.
- Embeddable purchase widget
- A widget lets people join without leaving your own website. Total package and above.
MemberClicks
- Member database and CRM
- Keeps member records, contact tracking and member types in one place. MC Trade adds links between employees and employers, and between parent and child companies.
- Dues and renewals
- Automates dues collection, invoices and renewal reminders, with integrated payment processing and financial reports.
- Events
- Event registration, calendars and attendance tracking, with email automation around each event.
- Email and forms
- Recurring and automated email campaigns with tracking, plus a custom form builder for applications, donations and surveys.
- Website and member portal
- A site builder and a member portal with a directory, so members can manage their own details.
- Add-on products
- Sold separately: CommUnity (a private member network), Job Board, Classroom (online learning), a Member App and Data Insights reporting.
Plans
Join It
Starter Package$26.10
per month, billed annually ($29 billed monthly)
3 admin seats, unlimited membership types, custom fields, automations and renewal reminders. 3.0% service fee on online payments.
Total Package$89.10
per month, billed annually ($99 billed monthly)
Adds digital cards, check-in, member directory, widget and API access; 5 admin seats. 2.0% service fee.
Extra Package$179.10
per month, billed annually ($199 billed monthly)
Adds custom domains, removal of Join It branding, push notifications and an account manager; 10 admin seats. 1.5% service fee.
Enterprise PackageCustom
Unlimited members, multi-chapter support, custom card templates and development, with a negotiated service fee.
MemberClicks
MC Trade$3,500
per year and up
For groups whose members are organizations, including chambers. Price depends on organization and functionality needs.
MC Pro$4,500
per year and up
For groups whose members are individuals. Price depends on organization and functionality needs.
Ways to pay less
Join It
- Annual discount
10% off with yearly billing
Join It's pricing page shows a 10% discount on annual plans compared with monthly billing.
- Nonprofit
Extra 10% for nonprofits
The pricing page says nonprofit organizations qualify for an additional 10% discount.
MemberClicks
No public discounts listed.
Common questions
Which is cheaper, Join It or MemberClicks?
As of Nov 13, 2026, Join It is cheaper to start with: $26.10 a month, against $291.67 a month when paid by the year for MemberClicks. Join It starts at $26.10 per month, billed annually ($29 billed monthly), and MemberClicks starts at $3,500 per year and up.
Which has a free plan, Join It or MemberClicks?
As of Nov 13, 2026, neither Join It nor MemberClicks has a free plan. Join It has a free trial.
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How this page was made
- The verdict at the top follows a fixed rule. When both tools are in the same category and either is in our top three for it, the verdict follows that ranking: the higher-placed tool is our pick. The top three weigh who each tool suits as well as its grades, so a pick can go against the GPA. Otherwise the page does not pick one and says which grades higher: the higher GPA first; on a tie, the one with a free plan, then the one that starts cheaper in dollars a month, counted the same way for both; if they are still level, what the choice depends on.
- The grades are our own, from each tool’s review or report card. The GPA is their average.
- Prices, plans and platforms come from each tool’s listing. The table above says where each price was read and when.
- The differences and the answers to the questions are worked out from those listings.